ESCAPE PLANS
INSPIRED BY GREGG WALLACE?
Channel 5’s new series, Gregg Wallace: Big Weekends Away, sees the popular presenter enjoy the delights of classic destinations such as Barcelona and Rome, all of which await us once we can travel again.
Plan your own big weekend away for when that day comes with short break specialist Kirker, which offers a three-night stay at Barcelona’s four-star Gran Hotel Havana from £658 pp (two sharing), including flights (Heathrow), B&B, private transfers, entrance to the Sagrada Familia, Kirker Guide Notes and Concierge Service. Call Kirker on 020 7593 2288, kirkerholidays.com
VISIT GOD’S OWN COUNTRY
With TripAdvisor announcing the Yorkshire Dales as the best national parks in Europe in its annual Travellers’ Choice Best of the Best Awards for Destinations 2021, now is the perfect time to book a holiday exploring the many wonders this beautiful region has to offer when travel restrictons lift.
Great Rail Journeys offers a scenic holiday to ‘God’s Own Country’ that sees you explore Yorkshire from Great Rail Journeys elegant 19th-century mansion house hotel. Travellers will explore the charms of the Yorkshire moors, sample local cuisine and enjoy heritage train journeys aboard the North Yorkshire Moors Railway and the Wensleydale Railway. Price £795 per person, departing May 2 2021 (restrictions permitting).
Call 01904 527180 or visit greatrail.com
THE GIFT OF A HOLIDAY
Premier Cottages offers gift vouchers for its collection of selfcatering accommodation throughout England and Wales.
Choose from a shepherd’s hut for two or dog-friendly cottage to multi-generational-sized properties or converted barns. Vouchers can be bought in denominations from £50 to £250 and are valid for three years. Visit premiercottages.co.uk/ vouchers
Hobbycraft’s Kids Craft Club is back with tons of new exciting and easy projects for mini makers to try at home.
The projects are designed to use everyday items and craft essentials, making the ideas low cost and simple to do. Katherine Paterson,
Customer Director at Hobbycraft, says: “During lockdown, the nation really did embrace crafting. “We saw views of our online programmes increase by 200%. “People who were spending more time at home than ever before wanted to use that time wisely, and find a sense of achievement in a task.” Hobbycraft has also got ideas for World Book Day on March 4, including face painting tips and how-to guides on making a Mary Poppins outfit or Paddington Bear Costume. Visit hobbycrafts.co.uk/ kids-craft-club for more.